Remote Facilities Maintenance & Operations Lead

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, located in Pasadena, California, seeks a senior Facilities Maintenance and Operations Engineer V to lead TMF operations. Based on-site at the Table Mountain Facility, you will guide reliability, compliance, and engineering strategy for remote-site infrastructure, including power, cooling, water systems, and security.

You will manage capital projects, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvements to support ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or structural engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience in facilities or engineering operations.
• Experience managing remote/high-altitude site projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities maintenance, operations, and subcontractor oversight.
• Drive preventive and corrective maintenance aligned with scientific operations.
• Coordinate security, permits, and contract management across multiple stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement of maintenance parts and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with NASA/JPL safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Facilities management

Remote site operations

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

MAXIMO

Meridian

Bluebeam

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, located in Pasadena, California, seeks a senior Facilities Maintenance and Operations Engineer V to lead TMF operations. Based on-site at the Table Mountain Facility, you will guide reliability, compliance, and engineering strategy for remote-site infrastructure, including power, cooling, water systems, and security.

You will manage capital projects, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvements to support ongoing